Environment
A new eco-village in Upper Egypt renews interest in sustainable tourism
December 27, 2011
A new eco-village in Upper Egypt renews interest in sustainable tourism
For many years, Upper Egypt has not been on the radar in terms of concerted national development policies. But it…
Petroleum Ministry to promote Egyptian oil companies in the Gulf
December 26, 2011
Petroleum Ministry to promote Egyptian oil companies in the Gulf
The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum will step up its promotion of Egyptian oil companies operating in foreign and Arab countries,…
Damietta petrochemical factories destroy fisheries
December 25, 2011
Damietta petrochemical factories destroy fisheries
A new report revealed that fishing of the coast of Damietta governorate is at risk due to pollution.
Endangered species: Egypt’s Striped Hyena
December 24, 2011
Endangered species: Egypt’s Striped Hyena
The hyena “dubba” is a striped hyena that is still present in some parts of Egypt, but the population is…
Shell oil spill off Nigeria likely worst in decade
December 23, 2011
Shell oil spill off Nigeria likely worst in decade
LAGOS, Nigeria — An oil spill near the coast of Nigeria is likely the worst to hit those waters in…
Red weevils pose serious threat to Egypt’s palm trees
December 22, 2011
Red weevils pose serious threat to Egypt’s palm trees
Red palm weevils, tiny insects that burrow into palm trunks and devour the trees from within, are becoming a nuisance…
Military-owned factories threaten farmers’ livelihoods in Fayoum
December 21, 2011
Military-owned factories threaten farmers’ livelihoods in Fayoum
Smoke from three Fayoum factories officially inaugurated last October by Egypt's de-facto ruler Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi is creating an…
Arab world: ‘Scarce data in a water-scarce region’
December 20, 2011
Arab world: ‘Scarce data in a water-scarce region’
Water is potentially a matter of conflict and death as well as life in the Arab region, which is why…
Flash floods kill more than 530 in Philippines
December 18, 2011
Flash floods kill more than 530 in Philippines
ILIGAN, Philippines — As a storm that killed more than 530 in the southern Philippines raged outside the store where…
Endangered Species: Egypt’s sharks
December 15, 2011
Endangered Species: Egypt’s sharks
For decades, protecting sharks has been one of the most frustrating challenges facing Egyptian conservationists. Many species, such as hammerheads,…